Winner: [to be updated after game]
Score: Brazil(0) vs Ivory Coast(0)
[00′ Scorer, to be updated after game]
Recap
Key Takeaway
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Score: Italy(0) vs New Zealand(0)
[00′ Scorer, to be updated after game]
Recap
Key Takeaway
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Winner: [to be updated after game]
Score: Slovakia(0) vs Paraguay(0)
[00′ Scorer, to be updated after game]
Recap
Key Takeaway
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Score: Cameroon(1) vs Denmark(2)
10′ Samuel ETOO (Cameroon)
33′ Nicklas BENDTNER (Denmark)
61′ Dennis ROMMEDAHL (Denmark)
Recap
Cameroon started strong with their star player scoring the first goal on the tenth minute of the game. The scoring of Samuel Eto’o was missed on the first game and he quickly made up for that by scoring quickly and giving Cameroon a chance to advance.
Denmark however, scored two more goals as this team would not go out easily. Bendtner scored the equalizer on the 33rd minute and Rommedahl made sure they win this game on the 61st minute by giving them another goal.
Key Takeaway
This was a heart breaking loss for Cameroon and all the South African fans as they no longer have a chance to move to the next round. Denmark on the other hand, made sure their hopes were still alive.
You can view all the videos of this game here — Videos: Cameroon vs Denmark (19 Jun 2010)
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Winner: Draw
Score: Ghana(1) vs Australia(1)
11′ Holman (Australia)
25′ Gyan (Ghana)
Recap
Australia came in to the game demoralized after they were demolished by Germany 4 goals to none and things got worse when Serbia beat Germany.
Australia quickly got their confidence back when they scored the first goal just 11 minutes after kick-off.
Ghana equalized on the 25th minute and both teams were able to hold their own on defense to finish with a draw.
Key Takeaway
Australia is still alive going to the next round and they need to beat Serbia to stay in their group stage and get to the final 16 teams.
You can view videos of the match here — Videos: Ghana vs Australia (19 Jun 2010)
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Winner: Netherlands
Score: Netherlands(1) vs Japan(0)
53′ Wesley Sneijder (Netherlands)
Recap
This was a tightly fought game as both teams had almost equal shots on goal and corner kicks. Netherlands however has had more possession but it didn’t create a lot of scoring opportunities.
The first half ended in a draw and Netherlands knew they needed a goal to stay atop their group and Wesley Sneijder responded on the 53′ minutes with a goal.
Key Takeaway
Netherlands is now on top of the standing and they are already assured of reaching the next round.
You can see videos of the game here — Videos: Netherlands vs Japan (19 Jun 2010)
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Winner: Draw
Score: England(0) vs Algeria(0)
Recap
This was a disappointing game for England but interesting one for Algeria. Forget England, they sucked. Wayne Rooney sucked. The entire offense of England sucked, if they had any. All they knew was to kick the ball to nowhere, they setup plays that didn’t hit the target.
Forget England. Algeria was very good in helping out they goalkeeper. They defended well, they blocked, they challenges. Algeria had a good rhythm cutting down the shooting lanes of England. It was beautiful to watch Algeria tonight.
Key Takeaway
As I said in the pre-game match of England vs Algeria, both of these teams need a win to advance to the next round. A draw by both of them at least gives Algeria a chance to move to the next round and make history. They already made history today as no African team has beaten England, and these guys tied up England, one for the books.
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Winner: Draw
Score: Slovenia(2) vs USA(2)
13′ Birsa (Slovenia)
42′ Ljubijankic (Slovenia)
48′ Donovan (USA)
82′ Bradley (USA)
Recap
Slovenia came up big in the first half as they scored their fastest goal in FIFA World Cup history for their country. Birsa had his first goal 13 minutes after kick-off and was followed by another from Ljubijankic before half-time ended. It seems that Slovenia was taking this game away from USA.
Second half started and Donovan quickly returned the favor with a goal on the 48th minute and was able to tie it up on the 82nd minute. USA was denied with another goal on the 85th minute when referee ruled out that Maurice Edu’s goal was nullified because of a violation that we cannot see in the replay.
Key Takeaway
USA has gotten stronger through the years and this showed us that USA is prime to compete with any team. They should have won this game if they weren’t robbed by the referee.
USA still has a chance to move to the next round if England and Algeria draw their game later tonight.
You can watch videos of all the action in this game here — Videos: Slovenia vs USA (18 Jun 2010)
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Winner: Serbia
Score: Germany(0) vs Serbia(1)
38′ Jovanovi
Recap
A historic game for Serbia as they have beaten a super power team in Germany. Germany hasn’t lost a group stage since 1986 and they haven’t lost a second game group stage since 1954.
Serbia scored the first goal on the 38th minute and Germany was looking for an equalizer but after Miroslav Klose got his second yellow card, things were gloomy for the ten man team Germany.
Germany employed a three striker offense with Podolski on the left side, CaCau at the middle and Marin on the right side. Podolski had seven shots on goal but couldn’t finish off and score a goal.
Key Takeaway
Germany’s weakness was exposed with Miroslav Klose out of the picture and Michael Ballack no longer with Germany. Even when Germany employed their three striker offense it couldn’t score the equalizer just like Germany always did back in 2006 when they were done with a goal.
Group D has now become harder and teams need to win their remaining games to get to the next round.
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Below is the FIFA World Cup video for the hat trick achieved by Higuain for Argentina vs Korea Republic.
Everyone expected Lionel Messi to pile up the points for this game and after his comments that he wants to be alongside Pele and Diego Maradona, he should have gotten the hat trick.
Instead that honor belongs to Higuain. Good work man.
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